Akesse Sanza, born Akesse Moise Sanza on December 11, 1985, is Ghana’s leading travel blogger and consultant. He founded Jetsanza.com, a blog that shares travel experiences, news, and tips, making him one of the most influential voices in Ghana’s travel space.
Akesse is from Pekyerekye in Asante Akyem, Ghana. He attended Pekyerekye Methodist Basic School before moving on to Peters Educational Center and Bestway International School. At Kumasi Secondary Technical School, he started organizing tours for his classmates, which fueled his passion for travel.
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To build a career in tourism, he trained at the Hotel, Catering, and Tourism Training Institute (HOTCATT) in Accra. He later earned a Diploma in Travel and Tourism Consultancy from IATA in Montreal, Canada, further strengthening his expertise.
He started by sharing his travel experiences on social media, which quickly gained attention. Seeing the growing interest, he launched Jetsanza.com, now Ghana’s top travel blog. He has visited all ten regions of Ghana and traveled to over 50 countries across Africa, Europe, North America, Asia, and Australia, filling eight passports along the way.
In 2017, he revealed that his blogging income had reached $30,000 per week, drawing widespread attention. In 2018, Avance Media ranked him 10th among Ghana’s Top 50 Bloggers. He is also a member of Blogging Ghana and the Arts and Tourism Writers Association of Ghana.
Akesse is passionate about safe migration and fights against human trafficking. Through his blog, he educates readers on legal and affordable travel options to help them avoid exploitation.
He has also covered major global tourism events, including ITB Berlin, WTM London, Africa’s Travel Indaba, Africa Tourism Leadership Forum & Awards, Africa Business Tourism & MICE Masterclass, and The Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Summit & Challenge.
Although he travels frequently, Akesse is based in Kumasi, Ghana. His net worth is estimated at $5 million.
Akesse Sanza’s influence in Ghana’s travel industry continues to grow. His passion for travel and dedication to sharing knowledge make him an inspiration to aspiring travelers.